Do you LOVE dogs? Want to bring your dog to work? Dogtopia is the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services. Dogtopia of Temecula is looking for energetic, organized and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as a Canine Coach. This is a key role within our business and we work hard to deliver top customer service and ensure a great environment for the dogs in our care. Applicants should LOVE dogs – and upon successful completion of training can even bring their dog to work with them! All positions require interacting with and being comfortable around dogs.

What we expect:

Supervise playrooms

  • Maintain control of a large group of open play dogs
  • Continuously walk the room to reward positive behaviors and re-direct escalated play
  • Address behavioral issues immediately without the use of force or physical punishment
  • Engage in stimulating, fun, educational activities and games with the dogs
  • Educate the dogs by teaching them to follow basic commands such as sit, down, stay, etc., that will be a benefit inside and outside the playroom
  • Attend to any dogs with special needs

Cleaning Duties

  • Keep playroom clean of messes at all times
  • Daily and weekly cleaning assignments to maintain a clean, safe environment
  • Follow proper cleaning procedures and use of chemicals to ensure a safe environment for both people and dogs

Health and Grooming

  • Ability to bathe any size dog without direct supervision
  • Ability to clip, or use a Dremel, to trim dog toenails with the assistance of another team member
  • Ability to understand and follow the feeding, medication and allergy lists, without exception, and to ensure that all health standards are met

Teamwork and Initiatives

  • Able to work with all team members in a respectful and professional manner
  • Effectively communicates in both an oral and written fashion
  • Communicates relevant information daily via the activity log
  • Maintains a positive attitude at all times, no exceptions
  • Owns development as a personal responsibility and uses mistakes or challenges as an opportunity to grow to a higher standard of performance

Job Qualifications:

  • Must LOVE dogs!
  • Ability to work varied schedules including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Physical Job Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
  • Must be able to stand, stoop, squat frequently
  • Position requires standing and walking throughout shift
  • Work environment could be noisy or loud at times

Must be 18 years old.

Job Type: Part-time